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Arum

Contemporary South African
Location Pointer Helshoogte Rd, Pniel, 7681, South Africa
4.6
(387 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Wine Estate

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Arum is the FYN Group's contemporary, fire-focused restaurant on Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Travis Finch with guidance from chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss. The restaurant occupies the historic Werf building, the estate's original 1812 cellar, and draws from Boschendal's regenerative and biodynamic farming practices, working with seasonal ingredients, whole-animal butchery, and live-fire cooking - bringing a bold farm-to-fire dining experience to the valley.

The beverage programme at Arum draws inspiration from the farm and Boschendal wines. Group Sommelier and Beverage Director Jennifer Hugé collaborated with Boschendal's winemakers on the Arum Special Series, single-variety wines exclusive to the restaurant and available by the glass and bottle.

Arum Bar is a design-forward space, the centrepiece of which is the bar itself - a piece of functional art created by artist Driaan Claassen. Behind the bar Hugé serves up a host of innovative cocktails, with a bar snacks menu which highlights farm-grown ingredients. The perfect setting to move on to after a day in the Winelands, or to begin your evening before dinner.

Arum serves lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. The bar is open from 12:00 to 22:00 daily.

Solo diners and groups larger than 14 should contact the restaurant directly to arrange reservations.

Tables are held for 15 minutes past the reservation time. Walk-ins are welcome.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the bar without a restaurant reservation. Arum offers corkage.

Boschendal Wine Estate, Helshoogte Road, Pniel, 7681
+27 79 640 5284 | info@arum.co.za
Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 | Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 | Dinner: 18:00 – 20:30 | Bar: 12:00 – 22:00

Children of any age are welcome at breakfast and lunch. Children older than 10 may join for dinner. We can accommodate most dietary needs or allergies with prior notice, unless severe or potentially fatal.

We are a cashless restaurant. We accept credit or debit cards only.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Thursday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Friday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Saturday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30
  • Sunday 08h00 - 09h30, 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h30

Specials

Arum Spring Special - Lunch

Arum is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R595. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal kitchen, with locally sourced produce meeting open flame in dishes built to bring warmth through the colder months. Available until 24th Sept.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 14:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Arum Spring Special - Dinner

Arum is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R595. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal kitchen, with locally sourced produce meeting open flame in dishes built to bring warmth through the colder months. Available until 24th Sept.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Everyday: 18:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Reviews (387)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.7
  • Dawn H. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 05 Sep 26
    Could not have wished for a better experience Excellent

  • Chris H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 01 Sep 26
    Everything was absolutely perfect! Our waitron was top excellent. Food was delicious. Though I did indicate it was our first year wedding anniversary on the day which is why we came which front of house obviously missed.

  • Matt B. Dined: 6 days ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    Food above average, the wine excellent, as was the service. The interior design changes in the stoep area were underwhelming. The changes to the Heritage and pub areas were superb.

  • Wendy L. Dined: 6 days ago
    4
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    The idea of charging for bread service and water service is unpallatable

  • Björn T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    Good experience. Quantity could have been more for our young adults.

  • Penelope S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 31 Aug 26
    An excellent start to our short stay at Boschendal.

  • Charles C. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Thomas H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Aug 26
    Absolutely delightful. A treasure tugged away in the Cape winelands. Our only regret: too far away from home!

  • Warren K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Aug 26
    Great food and great service.

  • Ramona R. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Aug 26
    Lovely evening with friends, made better by good quality food and superb service! All the staff are wonderful

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